Review of The Lobster (2015) by Daniel T — 01 Jul 2016
The Lobster is a film that seems absurd but isn't really. Viewers who have been in relationships and have taken the time to contemplate their feelings and who they were in and out of those relationships will understand what the film is really about.
But this is a good thing because it is a film that divides its viewers. Some will hate it because they don't get it, and others will love it because they do get it--or at least they think they got it.
Note that the film is not about a dystopian society that forces inhabitants to find a mate or face the consequences by becoming an animal of their choosing. It is, but that's only the superficial story.
It's much deeper than this. It's personal. What's great is the ambiguity of its ending, which should be viewed as a puzzle. Directors such as Stanley Kubrick were notorious for this. It's up to the viewer to solve it.
In short, those who don't get this might one day. They just need more experience.
This review of The Lobster (2015) was written by Daniel T on 01 Jul 2016.
The Lobster has generally received positive reviews.
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